I began my career in 1993, the same year that the Six Pack was introduced, so have grown up with them, and their application has formed a large part of the advice I have given organisations over the years. My work has particularly been around helping companies comply with the DSE Regulations, the Manual Handling [...]
Embracing the challenges of climate change
1 June 2010 by
It’s widely accepted that one of the biggest challenges facing humankind this century is a changing climate. The potential consequences of rapid changes in temperature and associated unpredictable weather are leading to a fundamental shift in how we think about living, working and consuming. As ergonomists our knowledge and understanding of how people work, behave [...]
Pedalling to Paris the ergonomic way
1 October 2008 by
A 480km bicycle ride from London to Paris is not something to be taken on lightly, as IEHF members Margaret Hanson and Geoff David found out! The challenges encountered en route set them thinking about some of the ergonomics issues involved in such an undertaking. Their journey was spread over four days starting through the [...]
